A MESSAGE FROM REP. DAVID BLISS COUNTY BD. CHAIR Editor’s Note: Here is the text of a letter to the community sent out a few minutes ago by David Bliss, chairman, Otsego County Board of Representatives. SAFER AT HOME A Message from OTSEGO COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES “Be prepared, not scared.” Dear Friends, This is an unsettling time for our country and our community, as we are in a public health emergency due to the spread of the novel coronavirus…
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DAVE BLISS COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 7 COMMUNITY OF RESIDENCE: Middlefield EDUCATION: Cooperstown Central School, Regents Diploma; SUNY Oneonta, BA in History with a minor in Economics, BS and MS in Social Science Education; NYS Real Estate Brokers License with over 225 hours of Continuing Education credits; NYS Professional Coaching License with over 120 hours of Continuing Education credits PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Owner/Operator of 300-acre organic farm (1983-present), NYS Real Estate Broker (1995-present), CCS Girls Varsity Softball Coach (2001-present). Town of MIddlefield: Zoning Board of…
It is without hesitation that I write this endorsement of Jennifer Basile for Otsego County clerk. As a licensed real estate broker, former town supervisor and current county representative for District 8, I have had countless interactions with the Clerk’s Office in several counties.…
Lifelong Cooperstown resident, teacher and coach David Peplinski was welcomed into honored company at The Otesaga on Thursday, October 12. The long-serving and beloved modified boys soccer coach, golf coach and sixth-grade teacher received the Clark Sports Center’s Patrick C. Fetterman Award for outstanding dedication to local youth athletics.…
Otsego Issues Executive Order Bliss: County Must Regulate, Oversee Any Housing of Migrants By CASPAR EWIGOTSEGO COUNTY On May 16, Otsego County joined the growing list of municipalities that have instituted limitations and conditions on the housing of migrants and asylum seekers entering the United States at its southern border. By adopting the declaration of an emergency set out in New York State’s Executive Order #28, and by issuing its own State of Emergency Declaration, Otsego County officials were empowered…
Letter by Harry Levine Writer endorses Dave Bliss for re-election in District Seven I have known David Bliss for over 15 years during all of which time he has served in public office. He is open, collaborative, fair, and dedicated to our community. He is a true public servant. Please re-elect him as a representative to our county legislature. Harry Levine Springfield …
A YEAR AGO TODAY BLISS DECLARES EMERGENCY IN OTSEGO COUNTY Order Brings Local Agencies Into Line With NY Measures David Bliss Editor’s Note: A year ago today, county board Chairman David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Otsego, declared a State of Emergency for Otsego County, following up on Governor Cuomo’s declaration on March 7. Here is the article that appeared that day on www.AllOTSEGO.com By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN (March 15, 2020) – At…
ONEONTA TO HOST VACCINATION SITE, BLISS ANNOUNCES By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The state will open a vaccination center in SUNY Oneonta’s Dewar Arena in the next few weeks, county board Chairman David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, announced a few minutes ago. The Oneonta site was one of 10 Governor Cuomo announced at his press briefing this morning, and is the only new one in the Mohawk Valley region, which includes Otsego County.…
Democrat Varney Plans Challenge To Dave Bliss By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Democrat Charles Varney, who lives in Cherry Valley and operates the Cooperstown Underground Barbershop on Main Street, plans to challenge county board Chairman David Bliss in the Nov. 2 elections, he announced today. Bliss, a Republican, represents District 7, which includes the Village of Cooperstown east of the Susquehanna River, plus the towns of Middlefield, Roseboom and Cherry Valley. “My announcement was the long…
10 AYES Vs. 3 NAYS, ABSTENTION Despite Democrat Objections, Bliss Relected As Chair Turmoil Over Oberacker’s Vacancy Continues To Sting By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Democratic unhappiness over how state Sen. Peter Oberacker was replaced on the county board spilled over at today’s reorganizational meeting. County Board Chair David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, was reelected, but the vote was 10-3, plus one abstention. And not before Bliss was criticized for partisanship, poor communication and a lack…